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OC Transpo implements major route changes September 4
Effective Sunday, September 4, OC Transpo’s new fall service plan will introduce major route changes designed to provide a more streamlined, reliable and efficient transit network that will be financially sustainable into the future.
First vehicle for Chengdu Metro Line II rolls off production line in Qingdao
Since 17 vehicles for Chengdu Metro Line I were successfully delivered by CSR Sifang last year, the first vehicle for Chengdu Metro Line II, which was meticulously produced by CSR Sifang as well, was completed and shipped out of the factory on August 22.
China’s first batch of light rail trains launched at CSR Zhuzhou
China’s first batch of independently developed high-end light rail trains is exported to Europe, entering the highest-threshold rail transit market in the world.
MTR provides service deep from the Heart Customer Service Campaign 2011
“As one team, MTR staff serve you deep from the heart”. This is the theme of the MTR Corporation’s 2011 Customer Service Campaign launched 24 August 2011.
Kiwi Rail, National Rail safety week unveiled
A new nationwide awareness campaign is being launched tomorrow for National Rail Safety Week - and it is the trains in the big cities that will be carrying the message “Stay Clear. Stay Safe.”
CSR wins 2.54 bln worth of metro vehicle order from Middle East
Recently, CSR announced it had won a large metro order worth RMB 2.54 billion EUR 280 million from the Middle East as the company’s largest-ever metro vehicle export order.
Enjoy a bargain last minute summer getaway with Eurostar
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service that links Britain and the continent is offering exclusive 10% and 20% discounts on Standard and Standard Premier bookings to Paris, Brussels and Lille until the end of August.
MTR Wins the Development Site at Depot of Shenzhen Metro Longhua Line
MTR Corporation is pleased to announce that two of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, MTR Corporation (Shenzhen) Limited and MTR Property (Shenzhen) Company Limited, have, in a joint bid, successfully won the land use right for land lot [No. A832-0853] in Longhua, Shenzhen.
MTR honoured by the support from the Central Government
The MTR Corporation is greatly honoured by the support from the Central Government on its metro development in the Mainland.
LIRR Launches Pilot To Test Hand-Held, Wireless Ticket Machines
LIRR launches pilot to test hand-held, wireless ticket machines that accept credit cards & debit as credit onboard.
Booming passenger numbers drive record revenues at Virgin Trains
Booming passenger numbers drive record revenues at Virgin Trains · Passenger revenues up 11% to £753 million · Profits after tax down 21% to £39.9 million · Premium payment of £110m to Government · Passenger numbers reach 28 million
MTR, Smartphone game ignites excitement for the Shatin to Central Link
“Tap Tap SCL”, a new smartphone game, is now available at Android Market for public download.